Local councils and government organisations have a responsibility to make sure that all premises managed by them are safe from the potential dangers of legionella.
It is important that those in charge of buildings ensure that suitable, responsible individuals are appointed to oversee the control of water systems which includes water remedial works, record keeping, risk assessments and taking appropriate actions to resolve any issues.
At Swiftclean, our team of legionella specialists delivers reliable legionella remedial works for councils that ensure compliance in a way that is extremely cost-effective and provides peace of mind that the water systems are safe.
Why is Legionella Control Important?
Legionella is a dangerous bacteria found in natural environments such as lakes, ponds and rivers, and can also be present in manmade water systems. Under the right conditions, Legionella can multiply rapidly, rising to dangerous levels and contaminating the water. If this contaminated water becomes aerosolised, then the droplets can be inhaled and cause Legionnaires disease. This potentially lethal form of pneumonia is fatal in around 12% of cases and is particularly dangerous for those who are older, have a weak immune system or underlying health problems.
The most common water systems at risk for this contamination and exposing people to aerosolised droplets are – water tanks, calorifiers, hot and cold-water systems, pools, spas, hot tubs and showers.
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Do You Need Legionella Remedial Works?
Councils can be responsible for a wide range of commercial, residential and public premises including schools, care homes, clinics, medical facilities, community centres and many more.
If the water systems in these properties are not regularly tested and maintained then they can be a potential health hazard that puts everyone who lives, works, uses or visits those buildings in danger.
Our dedicated team of knowledgeable experts is here to help and work to provide comprehensive legionella water remedial works for councils to deliver reliable, safe and cost-effective legionella control.
What Does Water Remedial Work Include?
At Swiftclean, we can handle everything from single buildings to multiple properties of varying types and sizes. We tailor our services to suit the unique needs of any premise and combine legionella risk assessments, testing and cleaning within our remedial works.
To ensure that the water systems you are responsible for are safe and meet ACoP L8 compliance , our water remedial services include:
- Removal of rust, limescale, sediment and biofilms from the water systems and storage tanks.
- Improvements and upgrades of the existing water systems design to reduce the risk of Legionella.
- Remove any redundant pipework or dead ends that create opportunities for stagnant water.
- Clean, disinfect and service water systems and storage tanks.
- Replace or refurbish water tanks, thermostatic mixer valves, showers, water calorifiers and water heaters.
- Installation and maintenance of water treatment equipment and dosing systems.
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Legionella control and compliance is not a responsibility that should be taken lightly as failing to properly manage water systems can have severe consequences.
It is not uncommon for those in charge to try to carry out risk assessments and such work themselves to save money, but this is where lack of experience, knowledge and a thorough understanding of water systems and Legionella can put people at unnecessary risk.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about our water remedial works services for councils, then please get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Swiftclean commitment:
- FREE quotation/technical advice – Nationwide – call 0800 243 471
- Works carried out in accordance with the Legionella Control Association (LCA) code of conduct
- Risk Assessments and control schemes carried out to L8, BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines
- All works fully certified and legionella control log books provided
- Fully trained and directly employed staff
- Method Statements and Risk Assessments provided site specific as required
- Training for your own staff following risk assessment
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